Construction Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel to lead on construction and fire safety legal matters. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with over 5 years of experience in non-contentious construction matters. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders on high-profile projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer, ideally with 5+ years' PQE.
• Experienced across a range of non-contentious construction matters, including fire and building safety work.
• Comfortable working across a broad range of legal issues in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all construction and fire safety legal matters.
• Work closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders.
• Make a tangible impact on high-profile projects.

Job description

Briefed Recruitment has been retained by a leading UK housebuilder to appoint a Senior Construction Counsel. This is a pivotal hire for the business, with responsibility for leading on all construction and fire safety legal matters.

Working closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders across the organisation, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on high-profile projects while operating at the heart of a dynamic and respected business.

About you

• UK-qualified lawyer, ideally with 5+ years' PQE.
• Experienced across a range of non-contentious construction matters, including fire and building safety work.
• Comfortable working across a broad range of legal issues in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing role.